Office for Research Protections

Research Integrity Brown Bag Discussion Series
Spring Semester, 2006

NOTE: Held in 102 Kern Graduate Building from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Please bring a bag lunch. Beverages and dessert provided.

All sessions are available for connection by teleconference. To connect to the session, please dial the number listed with each session a few minutes prior to 12:00pm. RSVP to mmc115@psu.edu in advance to receive copies of slides prior to the session.

*Videoconferencing also is now available. Please RSVP to michelle.panulla@psu.edu by the date noted with each session to be able to connect by video.

MARCH 30, 2006 - Dial 814-863-2330 to teleconference

How Many Subjects? The Importance of Sample Size Calculations

Increasingly funding agencies such as NSF and NIH are emphasizing a thorough investigation of the sample size requirements in proposals. Too few subjects can result in no significant findings due to a lack of statistical power and too many subjects may be an inefficient use of resources. This applied talk will demonstrate the basics of sample size calculations using examples, including estimation of the necessary parameters and interpretation of the results.

KB Boomer, Director, Statistical Consulting Center

To videoconference, please RSVP by contacting Michelle Panulla at mib105@psu.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. March 22nd, 2006. To receive presentation slides in advance, please contact Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu.

APRIL 10, 2006 - Dial 814-863-0013 to teleconference

Write it Down! Getting Away from Paper Napkins in Research Documentation

The discussion will provide best practices for keeping track of research experiments through various methods including e-notebooks as well as paper notebooks. The session will include discussion of how important accurate and comprehensive data recording is for verifying research integrity and inventorship.

Avery August, Associate Professor of Immunology
Ron Huss, Associate Vice President for Research and Director of Intellectual Property
Candice Yekel, Director of Research Protections

To videoconference, please RSVP by contacting Michelle Panulla at mib105@psu.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. March 31st, 2006. To receive presentation slides in advance, please contact Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu.